Jacky Barker
Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.
National Day of Mourning – How Lane Cove Locals Can Pay Their Respects
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has announced a national day of mourning on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to remember and honour the victims of the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi on 14 December...
Pedestrian Deaths and the Link with Bull Bars
Have you seen Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems on vehicles driven around the Lane Cove Local Government Area? What if the question was rephrased to ask if you seen vehicles with bull bars in Lane...
The Lane Cove Toy Library’s 2026 Mission Sustainable, Affordable, Educational and Fun Toys, Games...
Lane Cove families love play, but the statistics tell a story about how quickly many toys become waste in Australia.
The Lane Cove Toy Library is a not-for-profit toy library run by local volunteers located at 47...
Lane Cove Things To Do on Australia Day 2026
This year, Australia Day falls on a Monday - so it is a Long Weekend.
In 2023, The National Australia Day Council noted:
"For some, Australia Day is a day to celebrate all the opportunities provided...
Where to see the 2025 New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Lane Cove
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and fireworks are back on. There are several places in Lane Cove, Longueville and Greenwich to see the fireworks.
NYE Music
Before the Fireworks Plastic Soul will be...
Hot Flushes, Brain Fog & Truth Bombs: Lane Cove Sallee Hitchins Releases Peri Panic...
In The Cove would like you to meet another Lane Cove local, Author Sallee Hitchins. Sallee has just released a book called Peri Panic: A Witty Guide to Perimenopause.
You will want to read this...
Lane Cove Council Meeting December Meeting 2025
The Lane Cove Council December 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...
Twelve Dedicated School Bus Services Axed by Busways
Since Busways took over Region 7 buses (the buses that service the Lane Cove Council Area), there have been complaints of buses being delayed or not turning up.
Now, Busways have advised that from 8...
Lane Cove Takes Action on Food Waste: In 2026 A New Service to Help...
Food is something we all enjoy—and something we often waste without realising. Whether it’s buying more than we need, cooking bigger portions than necessary, or forgetting leftovers at the back of the fridge, the...
Fresh Christmas Trees for Sale in Lane Cove 2025
There is something nice about a fresh Christmas Tree. The smell of pine wafting through your house. Here is where you can buy your fresh Christmas Trees in Lane Cove and help out local...
